Save to Pinterest Tender chicken breasts rolled with a savory, creamy sun-dried tomato filling and herbed stuffing, baked to golden perfection. A romantic and comforting dish perfect for special occasions.
This dish has become a favorite for special occasions in my family because of its rich flavors and impressive presentation.
Ingredients
- Chicken & Marinade: 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Stuffing: 2 cups herbed stuffing mix (dried cubes), 1/2 cup chicken broth, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted, 1 small shallot finely diced, 1 celery stalk finely chopped, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Marry Me Sauce: 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes chopped, 2 garlic cloves minced, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- For Baking: 1 tablespoon olive oil, Toothpicks or kitchen twine
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Step 2:
- Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap. Pound to 1/2 inch thickness using a meat mallet.
- Step 3:
- Rub chicken breasts on both sides with olive oil salt pepper and paprika.
- Step 4:
- In a medium bowl combine herbed stuffing mix chicken broth melted butter shallot celery and parsley. Mix until just moistened.
- Step 5:
- Lay each chicken breast flat. Spoon about 1/4 of the stuffing mixture onto each breast spreading evenly.
- Step 6:
- Roll up each breast tightly securing with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
- Step 7:
- In a small saucepan over medium heat melt 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add garlic and sun dried tomatoes sauté 1 minute. Stir in heavy cream Parmesan red pepper flakes oregano and thyme. Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
- Step 8:
- Place stuffed chicken roulades seam side down in the prepared dish. Pour Marry Me sauce evenly over the top.
- Step 9:
- Bake 30–35 minutes until chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F/74°C) and golden brown.
- Step 10:
- Let rest 5 minutes. Remove toothpicks/twine slice into rounds and serve with sauce spooned over the top.
Save to Pinterest Sharing this meal with my loved ones always brings a warm family moment to our dinners.
Notes
For extra flavor add chopped spinach to the stuffing. Serve with garlic mashed potatoes or a green salad. Pair with a crisp Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio.
Required Tools
Meat mallet Mixing bowls Saucepan Baking dish Toothpicks or kitchen twine Sharp knife
Nutritional Information
Calories: 540 Total Fat: 28 g Carbohydrates: 24 g Protein: 48 g per serving
Save to Pinterest This dish is perfect to impress guests while being easy enough for a weeknight special.